Disability Support Workers - Palmerston Location

Multiple roles - Disability Support Workers - PalmerstonWe are looking for Disability Support Workers with experience working with participants who present with challenging behaviours and support plans - Specifically for the Palmerston Region!Before starting the application process, please ensure you have the following documentation ready. These documents are required to progress to an interview and without this compliance you will not be considered.

• Cover Letter - Tell us why you want to work for Somerville
• Resume - outlining previous relevant experience - focusing on experience with behaviours
• Australian NT Driver Licence
• NT Ochre Card - Working with Children Clearance
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance -
• First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate - Valid
• Evidence of Work Rights
• Vaccinations - COVID 19 with Booster
• Influenza (Flu) - Valid
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module-

Note - Applications will not be considered without valid certifications and immunizations.About Somerville Community ServicesSomerville is a non-government, not for profit, youth, family and community welfare organisation based in the Northern Territory. Our mission is to impact positively on the dignity and quality of life of people who are affected by social and economic disadvantage. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic people to join our family friendly, vibrant and dynamic team.About the roleWe are looking for passionate and motivated people with proven experience working with positive and challenging behaviour support plans, who are willing and available to work in the Palmerston Region.Join the Somerville family and provide innovative, flexible, person-centered support to people living with a disability.This is a hands-on role, suitable for active individuals who can perform manual handling duties.As a Support Worker you will need to be available to work across a number of sites covering the Palmerston Region, with shift types, including early morning, afternoon, evening, weekends, sleepovers, active nights and short shifts.We're looking for people with:

• A genuine desire to provide the best quality care for people with disabilities
• Demonstrated experience working with Challenging and positive behaviour support plans
• Understanding, ability and willingness to implement Person-Centre Practice
• The ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Commitment to assist those disadvantaged in and damaged by our society through appropriate service delivery models
• Sound communication skills – verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to cross cultural awareness
• High level of professionalism including the confidential management of all organisational, service user and employee information

Highly desirable:

• Relevant experience working in Disability, Human and/or Community Service
• Relevant qualification such as Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support or another relevant field (or willingness to obtain them within an agreed timeframe)

Culture and Benefits
Somerville offers:

• Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular supervision opportunities.
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.

For any enquiries, please contact our HR & Recruitment Specialist - Rell Werner on 08 8920 4100.Apply Now!Somerville is an equal opportunity employer providing a smoke free environment and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people.Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.No recruitment agencies please.